John F Kennedy (CVA 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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3rd .3rd Division, when observed ug closely, will be found to be an important asset to KENN DY. oremost among the responsibilities of 3rd Division is the Destro er refueling station number seven, which might well be calledy the umbilical cord of life to our destroyer escorts. Second on the list is receiving station number five, where Navy distillate fuel and JP5 aircraft E121 are taken on. Third is the Burton rig, which enables KE NEDY to take on stores and other needed materials at sea. This rig makes KENNEDY almost independent of sea ports. Fourth on the list, but sure? just as important as any other piece yoj equipment on KENN DY are the two ship's incinerators. ithout them, classified material would have to be stored until such a time as it could be destroyed without entailing a security risk. In addition, they gvlay an important part in the preservation of our. ecology. here are few worse sights than a ship leaving a trail of trash in its wake. Fifth, but certainly very important to a lot of sailors aboard KENNEDY, is the accommodation ladder number three. This ladder takes high priorit when liberty call is passed. 3rd Division is also in char e ofy boat boom three, which allows the ship's boats to secure for short period of time in order that maintenance can be performed and the crews- can take a brief rest. 3rd Division also supplies men for the Bridge team. M.C. Stephens BMI 3rd Division Kosciusko, Mississippi

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4th , One of the iobs of Division begins when the ship docks or anchors. 4th Division mans the mooring lines and when anchoring our men rig the accomodation ladders and boat lines. SA R.H. Lesher is one of the operators of our crane which handles the launching of the ship's liberty boats. Durinieiinderway steaming 4th Division has one bridge team, and ot watches all over the ship are manned 24 hours a day. We are responsible for streaming the twin-float target tow and retrieving it when ordered by the bridge. During underway refuelilrig we man several special rigs and replenishment stations. S C.N. Sampson, our gear locker man, is responsible for all the gear that is needed to meet these committments. . Also, 4th Division has 35 interior cleaning and maintenance assignments to work on. These keep us all busy. As you see, 4th Division assignments are numerous and varied. Our contribution to the workof the Deck Department helps toward the overall operating efficiency of the ship. Howard E. Martin BM C 4th Division Huntington, West Virginia